Orientation and Mobility Specialist Intern (College)

THE POSITION The Orientation and Mobility Intern with the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services offers a meaningful way to help individuals build confidence and independence. This role gives you the chance to support community members as they learn new skills that improve daily living. You will join a dedicated team that values compassion and growth.

Take advantage of this opportunity to make a bright and lasting impact! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports individuals who are blind or visually impaired as they build essential skills for independence at home and in the community. Work involves assessment, planning, instruction, and collaboration with rehabilitation staff.

As an Orientation and Mobility Intern, you will perform the following duties: Customer Assessment: Review reports and observe each person to understand current abilities and needs Instruction Planning: Develop individualized service plans that outline goals and schedules for instruction Skill Development: Teach techniques that support safe and confident travel in home and community environments Team Coordination: Work with rehabilitation, social service, and independent living staff to align services Progress Monitoring: Track development and adjust instruction strategies as needed Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 7.5 hour work day Work hours are negotiable, Monday - Friday, with a 30 or 60-minute lunch depending on work hours. AWS (alternate work schedule) may be available. This position is part of the Wilkes-Barre District Office, however the caseload area may cover the following counties: Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Schuylkill.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of the training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Wilkes-Barre.

The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,827.00 (before taxes).

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum

Experience and Training Requirements: Current enrollment in the final year of an accredited college or university bachelor’s or master’s degree program or certificate program in orientation and mobility. Special Requirement: This position requires authorization by the college or university for the student to participate in the commonwealth’s Orientation and Mobility Intern program. Upon entering the internship, the student must be enrolled in the final semester of the appropriate degree or certificate program.

Other Requirements: PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.

Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference.

Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. Eligibility rules apply.

Work Location: In person